WEEK 2: NOVEMBER 5 - 11

Thursday, November 5

Read Genesis 1

• According to this passage, what did God create in the beginning?

• It’s mind-blowing to think that God created everything in 6 days! What stood out most to you after reading this chapter?

• What did God do differently when He created man in his image? The Hebrew word for image is selem, which means to have someone’s characteristics (life, personality, truth, wisdom, etc.) Why do you think he did this?

• Spend some time in prayer, thanking the Lord for creating you. Thank him for the beautiful creation that we are surrounded with each day. Thank him for making you in His image.

Friday, November 6

Read Genesis 32: 24-30

• In this passage, Jacob wrestles with God. What do you think it would be like to wrestle with God physically?

• Have you ever wrestled with God mentally over issues in your life? Why? What did you wrestle with him about?

• Jacob named the place Peniel, which means face of God. He said “It is because I saw God face to face and yet my life was spared.” What do you think it would be like to see God face to face?

• What issues do you need to quit wrestling with God over? List them and spend some time in prayer, surrendering these things over to the Lord.

Monday, November 9

Read Exodus 20: 1-20

• In this passage, God is giving Moses what has become known as the Ten Commandments. Which of these is most difficult for you to live out each day? Why?

• Verse 4 says that we should not make for ourselves idols and worship them. In today’s age, we don’t make idols out of material, but many of us worship and adore celebrities, athletes, or musicians. Which of these do you struggle with? How is this dangerous for our relationship with God?

• Verse 17 says that we should not covet of neighbor’s house. This ultimately means that we should not be jealous of anything that belongs to other people. Is there anything that you are jealous of that your friends have? List them.

• Spend some time in prayer. Tell the Lord that you want to love and worship him and him alone. Surrender to him the idols you worship and the things you are jealous of in other people’s lives.

Tuesday, November 10

Read Joshua 1:1-9

• Joshua lived much of his life following and serving Moses. The Israelites had been wandering in the desert for 40 years before Moses’ death. The Lord is now calling Joshua to go into battle for the Promise Land. How do you think Joshua is feeling at this point in time? How would you feel? Why?

• The Lord comforts Joshua with the promise that he will never leave him or forsake him. This promise is also true for people who have a relationship with Christ. Do you believe this promise? Why or why not?

• The Lord then tells him to be strong and courageous three times. God is clearly making a point to Joshua. He also tells him to not let His word depart from his mouth, but to meditate on it day and night. Why do you think he tells him these things?

• God’s word is what leads and guides us. Spend time in prayer asking God to make you strong and courageous like Joshua. Thank him for being with you no matter what. Pray that you not let his word depart from your life.

Wednesday, November 11

Read Joshua 24: 1-15

• This passage is a summary of Israel’s history as a nation and covers everything we discussed during Sublime, Creation to Conquest. It tells how God chose them as a people and the amazing things he did among them. How much of this was prior knowledge to you before this past week at Sublime?

• In verse 14, Joshua tells them to fear the Lord and serve Him but tells them if that’s not desirable to them to serve other gods. He then tells them a famous quote “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Who do you want to serve with your life, God or other gods? Why?

• Reread Joshua: 24:1-15. After you finish, spend 10 minutes in silence, reflecting on all that God has done in your lifetime. When the 10 minutes is up, thank Him for those things. If it’s your desire, tell Him that you want to serve Him and Him alone.